Meiji Antiquities
MEIJI STYLE
From 1868 to 1912, Emperor Mutsuhito oversaw an era of transformation in Japan. Formerly a country of feudalism and isolation, Japan entered an age of modernization influenced by newly established trade and exchange with the West. The Meiji period, or period of “enlightened rule,” also saw the global impact of the East Asian country’s culture. Japanese Meiji furniture was exhibited at expositions from Paris to San Francisco and created for export.
Prior to the Meiji era, furniture was mostly made by commission for the ruling class; now there were new domestic and international markets. European styles like Japonisme appropriated Japanese design while craftsmen in places like Wales and England employed japanning, a varnishing technique that approximated the appearance of lacquer for the surfaces of furnishings.
Meiji furniture made for Japanese homes and buildings constructed in Western styles resulted in taller tables, chairs, cabinets with large drawers and other features. The government invested in areas such as transportation and communication, and because people could freely choose occupations after the restrictions of feudalism, industries of various types were energized by expressive new ideas during those years. Art schools were formed and, for the first time, design was an area of study in the country, leading to the evolution of professional design as a career by the 1890s.
The work of Japanese designers was transmitted widely through lavishly illustrated pattern books that included designs for screens and lacquerware for the home. While screens today may be of use as decorative accents or partitions to ensure privacy in one’s space, Japanese screens were adorned with paintings and were featured in performing arts such as concerts, tea ceremonies and more. The color illustrations that characterize Meiji woodblock prints, a genre of Japanese art that grew out of 17th-century developments in printing and book publishing, depicted the sweeping changes that the era brought to East Asia.
Although it was a time of societal and cultural shifts, a bolstered interest in art and design elevated Japanese craft traditions. From colorful porcelain table lamps with silk shades and hardwood tables decorated with dark lacquer to cabinets featuring iron hardware and inlaid with mother-of-pearl, Meiji furniture showcased Japan’s artistic heritage to the world.
Find a collection of antique Japanese Meiji period case pieces and storage cabinets, decorative objects, wall decorations and more furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Meiji
Japanese White Maneki neko Cat Object Edo period
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This charming and rare hand-made, hand-painted Maneki Neko (beckoning cat) dates back to the Meiji period (1868–1912), showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. K...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Antique Large Ceramic Shrine 1860s-1920s / Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese pottery shrine (zushi).
It was made during the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s), and was mainly placed in gardens to enshrine deities.
The word “zushi” ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Antique Black Lantern Box /1896s Objet d'art Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a lantern box from the old days of Japan.
The box is pasted with Japanese paper and painted with black lacquer.
There is a description of "Meiji 29" on the back.
The lantern box is a box that stores folded lanterns...
Category
1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Wood, Cedar, Paper
Japanese Red Samurai Armour Beginning of Meiji period 1900s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an armour of samurai. It was made around 1900s in Meiji era. This armour was not used in actual war so it was made as decoration, because of that, it is in good condition as its age.
There are some scratches and missing parts, if you need some more information, please let us know, we will respond you as soon as possible and send more photos.
This armour can be folded in a box. The box is getting damaged so it is not in good condition. We might send this armour in other box.
Dimensions: 50 x 50 x H170 cm
Scholars agree that Japanese armour first appeared in the 4th century, with the discovery of the cuirass and basic helmets in graves. During the Heian period, the unique Japanese samurai...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Iron
Japanese Antique Wood Cabinets, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a tasteful antique storage shelf made in the Meiji period.
Made from cedar, the dark wood gives it a deep flavor.
No nails are used for the joints, but the traditional "mor...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Shokudai Candle Holders of Bronze from Japan, Meiji 1868-1912
Located in London, GB
Pair of Shokudai candle holders made of bronze during the Meiji period (1868-1912) in Japan. Includes original box as pictured.
Candle holders H. 66cm; diameter 26cm.
Lidded bro...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antique Black Bellows / An objet d'art / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese Bellows.
In Japan, it is called "Fuigo".
It was used in a private house in the Tohoku region of Japan.
To make swords, etc., it is necessary to melt jade st...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Ceramic Shrine 1860s-1920s / Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese pottery shrine (zushi).
It was made during the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s), and was mainly placed in gardens to enshrine deities.
The word “zushi” ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Antique Black Lantern Box /1896s Objet d'art Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a lantern box from the old days of Japan.
The box is pasted with Japanese paper and painted with black lacquer.
There is a description of "Meiji 29" on the back.
The lantern box is a box that stores folded lanterns...
Category
1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Wood, Cedar, Paper
Japanese Antique Black Wooden Box 1860s-1900s/Sofa Table Tansu Mingei Storage
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese black wooden box. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material is cedar. This is black and beautiful. Afte...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Cabinets, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique Japanese-style cabinet made in the Meiji period.
The texture of the black lacquer, smoked with soot from the hearth, has a unique depth and charm that is unlike a...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Low Table, Wabi Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique wooden low table from the Meiji period (1986-1912).
The curved legs are beautiful.
It was used as a workbench by craftsmen at the time.
The material is high-qual...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Paper Tray 1860s-1900s/Mingei Wabi-Sabi Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese paper plate.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of thick paper and very solid.
It is called a "cocoon dish.
It was used to collect s...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Paper
Japanese White Maneki neko Cat Object Edo period
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This charming and rare hand-made, hand-painted Maneki Neko (beckoning cat) dates back to the Meiji period (1868–1912), showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. K...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Set Of Cups or Tea Bowls Porcelain Landscape
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice set of bowls with and lids. Very nicely decorated with a landscape scene.
They lids are marked.
Condition
1 of the lid has 2 or 3 small frits, rest perfect. Dishes perf...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Bronze Vase Cloisonné Japan Meiji 19th Century Japanese
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Absolute top Quality vase with superb decoration of flowers
Cloisonné is a way of enamelling an object, (typically made of copper) whereby fine wires are used to delineate the dec...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Antique Black Bellows / An objet d'art / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese Bellows.
In Japan, it is called "Fuigo".
It was used in a private house in the Tohoku region of Japan.
To make swords, etc., it is necessary to melt jade st...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Meiji Dressing Stand with Mirror Black Lacquer
By Vintage Japanese Monochrome
Located in Valladolid, ES
Elegant and beautiful Dressing Table or it could be suitable for a jewellery box , Meiji Period ( 1868 - 1912 ).
Executed with black lacquer, holding a bronze hand mirror ( ekagami)
Configured with five smooth-running drawers of different Size. Two are equipped with slender "hirute"-shaped bail handles and three with decorative pull-rings.
The front-and backside featuring oval grips for easy transport.
Surmounted by a mirror frame in a shape reminiscent of a Shintô shrine torii-gate-
a twin-posted framework with a triangular crossbar flared in upswept Chinese-style gable ( Karahafu) endings.
Resting of the frame is the Japanese traditional handheld mirror with auspicious embossed design of wisteria ( fuji) and lovely patina.
Inscription on the right.
Considering its age the set is in a very good condition with some traces of usage and wear conform age.
Dimensions:
Dressing stand...
Category
1880s Dutch Antique Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Wooden Flower Stand, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique wooden flower stand from the Meiji period.
At the time, it was used as a workbench by craftsmen.
There are small marks on it, probably from using a hammer.
A clo...
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Plates Flowers On Turquoise Background Meiji Period
Located in Milano, MI
Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Dishes Meiji Period 1868-1912 with turquoise bottom, in good condition. On the perimeter, a circular border of 1.7 cm dark background composed of geometri...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique wooden low table from the Meiji period.
It was used as a workbench by craftsmen at the time.
It is made of high-quality Japanese zelkova wood and finished with l...
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Antique Bronze Vase Cloisonné Japan Meiji 19th Century Japanese
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Absolute top Quality vase with superb decoration of flowers
Cloisonné is a way of enamelling an object, (typically made of copper) whereby fine wires are used to delineate the dec...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Antique Chests of Small Drawers , Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This medicine chest from the Meiji period has 36 small drawers and is highly practical.
It can be used for storage, of course, but depending on your ideas, it can also be used for a...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Pottery Statue "Daikokuten & Ebisu" 1900s-1920s / Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This account is operated by five different companies.
As for me, I specialize in Japanese antiques and carefully selected items.
With my 20 years of experience, I am re-proposing Jap...
Category
1910s Japanese Vintage Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique wooden low table from the Meiji period.
At the time, it was used as a workbench by craftsmen. There are traces of work that look like they were done with a hammer...
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Export Meiji High Relief Dragon Carved Throne Chair.
Located in Nantwich, GB
An impressive Imperial Meiji period Japanese throne chair which is finely and lavishly carved with dragons holding the eternal pearl in their mouths.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Large Japanese Dragons centerpiece, in bronze, flat shakudo silver inlays
Located in Valladolid, ES
Exquisite and very refined Large Japanese centerpiece from the Meiji period (1868-1912), in bronze,delicately worked and inlaid in chiseled relief of silver and enamel.
The central b...
Category
1880s Antique Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Silver, Bronze, Enamel
Japanese Antique Tree Bump / Object Flower Stand /1968-1912s Primitive Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese tree bump.
You can put it on a sideboard or shelf and decorate it as an object.
Also, there is a hole in the middle, so I think you...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable Japanese portable writing set contains the instruments of sublime artistic expression. Also known as a yatate, this Meiji-period set i...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Stone
Japanese Antique Tree Bump / Object Flower Stand /1968-1912s Primitive Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese tree bump.
You can put it on a sideboard or shelf and decorate it as an object.
Also, there is a hole in the middle, so I think you...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Pr, Meiji Period Japanese Gilt Bronze & Parchment Pierced Lanterns Hang Or Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Japanese, (meiji era 1868–1912).
An absolutely stunning pair of Japanese Meiji period gilt bronze and brass lanterns. Each hand cast bronze oval openwork "vase" form lantern crafte...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Large Japanese Dragons centerpiece, in bronze, flat shakudo silver inlays
Located in Valladolid, ES
Exquisite and very refined Large Japanese centerpiece from the Meiji period (1868-1912), in bronze,delicately worked and inlaid in chiseled relief of silver and enamel.
The central b...
Category
1880s Antique Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Silver, Bronze, Enamel
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers , Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This antique Japanese chest of drawers dates back to the Meiji period.
This chest is made from sturdy cedar wood with a lacquer finish, and the iron handles add industrial elegance....
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Large Pair of Fine Quality Japanese Meiji Mixed Metal Vases - Antique, c.1910
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Mixed Metal Vases - Exquisite Meiji Period Artist Pieces!
These stunning Japanese bronze mixed metal vases, dating back to the Meiji Period cir...
Category
1910s Japanese Vintage Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Meiji Era circa 1900 Antique Japanese Bronze Sea Dragon 3-Arm Candelabra
Located in Tustin, CA
Magnificent and powerful, fantastically sculptural, ferocious bronze Japanese writhing sea dragon candleholder is coiled around itself, with an uplifted head and a stylized plume of ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antique Wooden Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
An old tool for making textiles in Japan.
It's a very rare object.
The light and shadow that pass through the even holes are very beautiful.
A nice art ob...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Antique Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Oak
Japanese Meiji Mixed Metals Plate with Birds and Foliage
Located in Louisville, KY
This stunning work of Japanese metal work is brilliant in detail and craftsmanship. Made of copper, bronze and perhaps other metals, the imagery cr...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Copper
Japanese Antique Cabinets, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a Japanese antique cabinet made in the Meiji period.
This is a masterpiece that highlights traditional techniques and craftsmanship, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers , Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This antique Japanese chest of drawers dates back to the Meiji period.
This chest is made from sturdy cedar wood with a lacquer finish, and the iron handles add industrial elegance....
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japan Satsuma Porcelain Vase and Golden Metal 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Large Satsuma porcelain vase from the Meiji on a gilt metal frame from the Napoleon III period. On one side of the vase is represented a deity, probably ...
Category
19th Century Antique Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Metal
wabi sabi reclaimed boat wood wall decor, bamboos engraved. circa 1870s-1920s
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Wooden wall decor made of a piece of reclaimed wood from antique wood river boat. Words & bamboos engraved, together with the signature. Strings for hanging attached.
manufactured ci...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese bronze dragon vase
Located in FITZROY, AU
Japanese bronze dragon vase Meiji period(Signed)
Decorated in detailed high relief with encircling dragon chasing the elusive flaming wishfully ...
Category
1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
6# Antique Japanese Meiji Period Set Of Cups or Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice set of 6 Cups. Very nicely decorated. They are marked on the base.
Condition
1 dish with a chip from rim, 1 dish with a line from rim. 1 bowl with a small frit, rest pe...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese antique cabinet with wooden lattice doors, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a tasteful Japanese-style storage shelf made in the Meiji period.
Made of durable cedar wood. The sliding door is decorated with delicate frosted glass and wooden latticewor...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Meiji Dressing Stand with Mirror Black Lacquer
By Vintage Japanese Monochrome
Located in Valladolid, ES
Elegant and beautiful Dressing Table or it could be suitable for a jewellery box , Meiji Period ( 1868 - 1912 ).
Executed with black lacquer, holding a bronze hand mirror ( ekagami)
Configured with five smooth-running drawers of different Size. Two are equipped with slender "hirute"-shaped bail handles and three with decorative pull-rings.
The front-and backside featuring oval grips for easy transport.
Surmounted by a mirror frame in a shape reminiscent of a Shintô shrine torii-gate-
a twin-posted framework with a triangular crossbar flared in upswept Chinese-style gable ( Karahafu) endings.
Resting of the frame is the Japanese traditional handheld mirror with auspicious embossed design of wisteria ( fuji) and lovely patina.
Inscription on the right.
Considering its age the set is in a very good condition with some traces of usage and wear conform age.
Dimensions:
Dressing stand...
Category
1880s Dutch Antique Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Bronze Vessel with Dragon Handles and Falcon Lid
Located in Greenwich, CT
Japanese bronze vessel with pair of dragon handles, falcon lid, birds in landscape and elephant heads base.
Category
1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Meiji Japanese Imari Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Japanese Imari plate.
With a white ground and decorated with geometric and floral devices in blues, reds, oranges, and oranges. The blue cross device to the middle is reminiscent of a shimazu mon.
The exterior of the rim has blue underglaze devices and accent lines to the footrim.
Simply a wonderful Meiji porcelain plate...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Monumental and Massive Japanese Sakyamuni with Disciples Buddhist Painting
Located in Greenwich, CT
Monumental and massive Japanese Sakyamuni with disciples Buddhist painting. Very large massive Japanese Buddhist painting, painting on silk ...
Category
1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Silk
19th Century Chinese Export Royal Crane Vase Table Lamp
Located in Savannah, GA
In the Chinese culture cranes are the symbols of longevity. This ceramic vase was converted into a table lamp and features a pair of cranes with flowers on a decorative filigree brass base, lovely muted pastel colors, brass fittings and an Asian script...
Category
1880s Chinese Antique Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Antique Wood Chest
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique chest with remnants of the original color. We only source the best.
This bench was sourced in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a J...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Pr, Meiji Period Japanese Gilt Bronze & Parchment Pierced Lanterns Hang Or Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Japanese, (meiji era 1868–1912).
An absolutely stunning pair of Japanese Meiji period gilt bronze and brass lanterns. Each hand cast bronze oval openwork "vase" form lantern crafte...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Japanese Erotic Otofuku Folk Art Carving, Late Meiji Period, circa 1900
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Rare and highly unusual Japanese Folk Art wood carving depicting the folk heroine and good luck figure Otafuku with a finely painted erotic design on the interior and a carved inscri...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Cypress
Antique Primitive Japanese Straw Cutter, Sculptural Rustic Farm Equipment
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE JAPANESE STRAW CUTTER
A sculptural and decorative piece made from elm and steel.
A fixed blade is mounted in a wooden frame in which lengths of straw can be drawn and place...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Steel
Japanese Antique Natural Wood Penis 1860s-1920s / Figurine Object Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a phallic statue made of natural wood produced in Japan.
It is estimated to have been created during the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s), and is made of richly texture...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Pine
Japan 1890 Meiji Shibayama Round Urn in Gilded Wood and Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Shibayama urm from the Japan meiji (1858-1912) period.
Gorgeous piece of art, created in the imperial Japan during the Meiji period, circa 1890. This is a little urn with a lid crafted in gilded wood, shibayama panels and sterling silver. Composed by a four footed round vase with two sterling silver handles in the shape of trees and the lid on top accented with the figure of a crab in sterling silver. The gilded wood is decorated with flowers, sea patterns and the imperial flower...
Category
1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Leaf
Antique ca 1900 Japanese Satsuma Obiyama Candle Holders Richly Decorated Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description
Sharing with you is this nice pair of Japanese Satsuma candle holders, Obiyama, Meiji/Taisho period. Absolute top quality pieces.
...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 14‘’ Large Japanese Golden Black Lacquer Cover Boxes
Located in Brea, CA
A pair of large Japanese golden black lacquer cover boxes, very big beautiful pieces. possibly 19th century, each 14 inch diameter x 10 inch high, one ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
Rare Japanese Meiji Period circa 1870 Pair of Bronze Dragon Candlestick Holders
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original pair of Japanese Meiji bronze candlestick holders wrapped with dragons circa 1870
A lovely decor...
Category
1870s Japanese Antique Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Japanese Hand-Carved Zelkova Wood Vessel Planter
Located in Asheville, NC
This antique Japanese mortar is hand-carved from the Meiji Period (1868-1912). It is made of the most stunning Zelkova wood with incredible texture. The s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Meiji antiquities for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Meiji antiquities for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage antiquities created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, decorative objects, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Meiji antiquities made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and Japan pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original antiquities, popular names associated with this style include Andrianna Shamaris, and Vintage Japanese Monochrome. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for antiquities differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $250 and tops out at $85,000 while the average work can sell for $1,764.